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Uxbridge Bruins mourn the loss of longtime club president Cam Stewart
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: It was with tremendous sadness the Uxbridge Bruins recently announced the passing of their longtime...
darryl knight
Jun 13, 20242 min read


Uxbridge Music Hall repairs postponed to 2025 budget
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: In a report, presented to the Uxbridge Township council, on Monday, June 3rd, Amanda Ferraro,...
darryl knight
Jun 13, 20242 min read


Zephyr & Sandford news
By Pat Asling Since I am writing this on my iPad, on my lap, there may be less content and more errors than usual, but better than...

The Standard
Jun 13, 20244 min read


Region of Durham Commits $2.75 Million Toward Affordable Housing in Uxbridge
UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge is very pleased to announce, the Region of Durham has committed $2.75 million in funding, through the...

The Standard
Jun 6, 20241 min read


Dirt Bikes Rules and Regulations
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Have you seen dirt bikes and ATVs on your local roadways? While this may be a common sight in...
Courtney McClure
Jun 6, 20242 min read


Uxbridge celebrates Bike Month with fun activities and prizes
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge is gearing up for a thrilling Bike Month this June, inviting residents to...
darryl knight
Jun 6, 20241 min read


Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling June already. Here is a little poem to celebrate a year almost half done. June Birds just waking to sing as night slips...

The Standard
Jun 6, 20245 min read


York-Durham riding will offer a new look for the next Federal Election
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The next federal election is anticipated, on or around October 20th, 2025, though this date may...
darryl knight
May 29, 20241 min read


Uxbridge advances downtown revitalization efforts
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: Since August 2020, the Township of Uxbridge has been diligently working on its Downtown...
darryl knight
May 29, 20242 min read


Tickets now on sale for the annual Gardens of Uxbridge tour
UXBRIDGE: The annual Gardens of Uxbridge self-guided tour of private gardens is in its 28th year and will be hosted on Saturday, June...

The Standard
May 29, 20242 min read


Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling Can you believe it’s almost the end of May? It’s been a mixed bag of weather with some beautiful summer days and some...

The Standard
May 29, 20244 min read


Uxbridge clears a pathway for new construction downtown
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: On Monday, May 13th, Uxbridge councillors approved a zoning bylaw change to remove the (H) Holding...
darryl knight
May 22, 20242 min read


Ontario government creates new legislation to deter auto thefts
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government is introducing new legislation to try to deter the growth of auto theft....

Dan Cearns
May 22, 20241 min read


Uxbridge celebrates World Migratory Bird Day
by Barbara Samuels UXBRIDGE: It was a landmark occasion for the Township and its migratory bird population. By proclaiming May 11th, 2024...

The Standard
May 22, 20242 min read


Zephyr & Leaskdale news
by Pat Asling The first long weekend of summer. It seems like we have had some spring/summer weather for some time but Sunday was really...

The Standard
May 22, 20244 min read


30th McHappy Day in Canada!
By Jay Meiliunas KAWARTHA LAKES/NORTH DURHAM: Neal & Tanvi Bhatt have taken on the fast food Restaurant Business, specifically The...

The Standard
May 14, 20242 min read


Uxbridge considers significant increase in development charges
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: In a recent council meeting, Deputy Treasurer Carly Somers presented a compelling report advocating...
darryl knight
May 14, 20241 min read


Jacob Mantle to run for Conservative nomination for next federal election
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: While no federal election has been called, as of yet, the new riding of York-Durham has its first...

Dan Cearns
May 14, 20241 min read


Sandford & Zephyr news
by Pat Asling Another Mother’s Day passed! For some it was a fun day of celebrating the virtues of their mother but for others a sad...

The Standard
May 14, 20245 min read


Celebrating Community Living Month
ROBIN VAN VER VLEUTEN The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Tony Clayton and Suzy Hall, members of the Community Living Durham North Day Program,...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
May 8, 20243 min read
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